Guinness - Guinness World Records 2008

Pros: Outstanding variety, tons of records.
Cons: Some records are rather silly, though it's not really a con!

The first ever Guinness Book of Records was bound on August 27th, 1955. It was a 198 page book that was an instant success, and became the number 1 best-seller in Britain before Christmas. The whole concept stemmed from a disagreement over which was the ...

Pros: The largest collection of useless information anywhere
Cons: When all is said and done, it's just that: useless

How long has the good old Guinness Book of World Records been around? I remember fondly reading certain sections of my copy of the 1986 edition in fifth grade. I thought that it was just amazing all of the things that people thought of to include as a...

Pros: Let's you know neat facts and record's you might be able to break
Cons: repetitive records after the 5th time you buy it..

What is the Guinness Book of World Records?
OK, so you’ve lived under a rock your whole life, right? The Guinness Book of World Records was named after Arthur Guinness who founded the Guinness Brewery at St. James’ Gate in...

Pros: New records, bright and shiny covers
Cons: Too much flash, too little substance (a picture book)

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Guinness' attempt to cash in on the "millennium" hype has resulted in the near meltdown of this edition of "the world's best-ever selling copyright...

Pros: Great book
Cons: None

The pros to this book is first of all FREAKS...who doesn't love to read stuff about weird things like that. I think This is one of the best books you can find out all weird things you never knew and it makes you feel better about yourself hey think your...

Pros: Awesome pictures, fascinating stories
Cons: none

I remember when I was younger and used to look at the pictures of the midgets, giants, and oddities in Guinness Book of World Records. I have to confess that I am still entertained by reading about the shortest, tallest, oldest, and smartest humans...

Pros: Loads of information, and facts!
Cons: Needs bigger pictures!

Lots of fun facts and figures as usual filled to the brim with pictures. Loads of information for all, though it is some of the strangest material. I would read this anytime it is great.

The book had lots of great...